Trade talks between India and the US aimed to reduce tariffs, while a controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra highlighted free speech issues. The Indian film Santosh faced censorship hurdles, and a political dispute arose from allegedly defamatory remarks. Archaeological discoveries revealed insights into ancient Indian societies. Concerns were raised about minority treatment in Bangladesh, and the US cracked down on fraudulent visa appointments. Goa's budget addressed stray animals, and Canada's Liberal party excluded an MP over alleged India ties. The Supreme Court dismissed a honeytrap PIL, and UPI services experienced a brief outage. India and China discussed improving relations, and India rejected a US report on religious freedom.
